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THE LETTING IT ROLL OFF YOUR BACK FALACY
For many of us, the expression of negative feelings and emotions towards others is extremely difficult and uncomfortable. On one level, our rational self knows that the expression of these emotions can be beneficial both for our own psychological health… Read More ›
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MATCHING TALENT TO TASK
A number of years ago, I recall watching my favorite World Cup Team the Germans surprisingly exit the 2018 FIFA World Cup finishing last in their designated group. Man for man the defending World Champions possessed as much raw talent… Read More ›
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OBVIOUS MISTAKES YOU WILL STILL MAKE AS A MANAGER
Like it or not, some predictable mistakes are inevitable as a manager. Even knowing what they are in advance, you will still make them anyway. The faster you learn to avoid becoming a chronic repeat offender the better. 1. You… Read More ›
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BELIEFS IN THE WORKPLACE
Beliefs of any kind are essential parts of who we are as humans. We possess many of them, some stronger than others. They help shape our identity, give us a sense of who we are and they anchor us as… Read More ›
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HOW CAN I HELP?
In 2018, NBC launched a six season television drama series called “New Amsterdam”. Its focus was America’s fictional oldest public hospital located in New York City; the New Amsterdam. Among the series’ main characters was the hospital’s new Medical Director… Read More ›
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AM I REALLY A MANAGER?
This may sound like a dumb question to someone who carries the title. But many folks carry some version of the title — manager, assistant manager, co-manager, — yet actually manage nothing at all except a daily workload assigned to… Read More ›
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MANAGEMENT Decisions: Explain don’t SELL
The concept of selling something contains the notion that the prospective buyer has a choice. They can either buy what’s offered on sale or walk away. Management decisions, however, require compliance not a choice. Gaining compliance is management’s job and… Read More ›
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DIAGNOSING YOUR ORGANIZATION’S HEALTH
Imagine you are on an airplane and seated next to you is a congenial and engaging man or woman. You strike up a conversation and discover your seating companion works for the airline you are flying. At some point, you… Read More ›
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MANAGING UP PART II: SHAPING EXPECTATIONS
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Being Accountable: “The Asoh Defense”
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LETTING THEM KNOW WHO’S BOSS
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CHANGE AND A SENSE OF LOSS
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